For example,  providing a heating source for your tenant is your responsibility as the landlord. 

Centralize your back office / use remote employees / VA where appropriate to cut costs and improve service levels / responsiveness.  5.

Unless you have a clause in the purchase of the entity that clearly makes you responsible for the entity from the day that you buy it(Indemnification) I wouldn't bother with the LLC.Good luck man. all the best!

You have just made it thru the slow season of every year.

Several economic factors are contributing to this shift:Overbuilding: Some areas of Charlotte have seen significant overdevelopment, leading to an oversupply of rental units.Tighter Money: Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty have made tenants more cautious with their spending.Tenant Behavior: Many responsible renters are choosing to stay put rather than take on the cost and hassle of moving.What Does This Mean for Landlords?

Some others have had communication problems, but I've always been able to get a same-day response. 

General area and property class would be needed at a minimum for anyone to offer an intelligent response. 

@Anthony MurphyHey, sorry I never saw this response.

For the lease, can you list the girlfriend as an occupant rather than a co-tenant since she won’t be a financially responsible party?

Quote from @Rick Ilich: Thank you very much for the quick response!